O‘ahu: Arts + Culture
New and Notable Reasons to Visit Doris Duke’s Shangri La Estate
The dreamy Oʻahu estate-turned-museum that once belonged to a Hawaiʻi heiress is well worth visiting—or revisiting—for these features.
Local’s Guide to Hawaii: Author Kaui Hart Hemmings
The bestselling author of “The Descendants” shares the Hawaiʻi experiences and places that she loves.
A Local’s Guide to Hawaiʻi: Photographer Clark Little
Award-winning photographer Clark Little is best known for capturing the extraordinary beauty of Oʻahu's North Shore waves.
A Local’s Guide to Hawaii: Chef Alan Wong
Award-winning chef and Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer Alan Wong shares his favorite things to do and eat.
Meet Santa’s Behind-the-Scenes Helpers in Hawaii
These real-life elves help light up Honolulu Hale every year for the monthlong Honolulu City Lights.
Watch: Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui Shares a Spooky Tale About a Honolulu Condo
And just in time for Halloween.
Find out How This Popular Soap is Made on Oahu’s North Shore
The North Shore Soap Factory offers 30-minute tours of its factory and shop in Waialua.
Hawaii’s Oldest and Largest Noncompetitive Hula Celebration Happens This Weekend
Hula halau and cultural practitioners prepare for a weekend of tradition at the 42nd annual Prince Lot Hula Festival.
3 Iconic Vintage Hawaiian Aloha Shirts and the Story Behind Them
Here are a few of the most memorable aloha shirts in the history of the garment.
8 Things You Need to Know About Honolulu’s White Fairy Tern
White fairy terns are so much more than just our cute feathered friends.
Rock These New Swimsuits by Two Iconic Hawaii Designers
Reyn Spooner and Jams World unveil their latest swim collections perfect for your next Island vacation.
The Story Behind Hawaii’s Mochi-Pounding Tradition
For many Island families, mochi, whether hand-pounded or store-bought, signifies the start of the New Year.
The Search for the Mysterious and Beloved Manapua Man
The manapua man holds a special place in the hearts, and stomachs, of local residents.
The Legacy of Hawaii’s Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Thousands of graceful hula feet have danced in honor of Kamehameha V at Hawaii’s oldest and largest noncompetitive hula celebration.
Find Quietude at Honolulu’s Mu-Ryang-Sa Korean Buddhist Temple
Tucked away in a Honolulu residential valley, the Mu-Ryang-Sa Korean Buddhist Temple is an oasis of quietude with a serene purpose.